Sunday Funday: This Week’s Local Activities

Science for Squirts: Polar Bear Day Monday, February 27, 10 -11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Children enjoy a story and activities based on the monthly theme. This might […]

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities. Tuesday, Dec. 6 & 13 & Jan. 3-Feb. 7, 10-10:30 am Downtown Library, […]

Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath and mind. Wendy uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to help improve your overall health.

Join the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and MPL for Doodlebugs: an interactive program for kids! Each session of Doodlebugs takes place in the library's Youth Programming Room and consists […]

Let your pup run and play with other dogs in a dry, climate-controlled environment! Our indoor dog park is back in 2022/2023, now on Tuesdays! $5/pup, humans get in FREE! […]

Come join us on Tuesdays from 5-7pm! Bring a craft and have a chat!

Join us for this 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

Join us for $3 Wednesday's at The Fun Station! Admission into the Play Maze is only $3.00 Add on unlimited Climbing Walls for just $5.00! Grip Socks are required for […]

Players of all experience levels are invited to join this after-school Dungeons & Dragons Club. Blank and pre-generated character sheets are provided, or bring your own Fifth Edition character. All […]

Join us at The Play Cafe ALL DAYYY to swap your books while you play! And celebrate Read Across America Day! Each person can bring between 1-15 books to swap […]

Instructor Chef Mama K of Grandma's Root Cellar (located in NewBo City Market) will teach students about the fundamentals of sourdough bread baking. Students will also get a hands-on opportunity […]

Join author and Waterloo salon owner Sharlonda Roorda as she reads her book, “Puffy Hair Everywhere,” and advises families on caring for Black or Brown textured and curly hair and […]

Kids, do you like to build forts at home with blankets, pillows, and other supplies? Caregivers, do you like to help? Wouldn't it be extra cool to build that fort […]

Friday Night Bingo is one of NewBo City Market's premier Fall/Winter entertainment events. Join us every Friday night from September 9th, 2022 to April 28th, 2023 from 6-7:30pm for Friday […]

This cooking class is the perfect Friday night activity for you and a loved one! Your kit will include everything you need to make a perfect pizza - plus on-site […]

Students of all ages (preschool through college) are invited to visit NCSML’s exhibits for free on the first Saturday of each month. College students must bring a current school ID […]

Everyone is invited to this day-long event to celebrate music that ties us all together! Events and performances for all ages throughout the day. Featuring Harmony School, Eastern Iowa Arts […]

Ellabank Blossoms x Eastbank invites you to join us for an afternoon of floral delight. You will be guided in making your own spring arrangement while sipping on floral-inspired cocktails. […]

Save the date! Join us to celebrate our 9th Anniversary all day on Sunday, March 5th. Live music by Dr. Z's Experiment (2pm - 5pm) FREE CAKE for everyone to […]

Join ornithologist Dr. Neil Bernstein for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime to watch Dr. Bernstein net, band, and release birds from Nature Center […]

Kayaking Session at Bender Pool, Cedar Rapids Sunday, March 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. A pool is a good substitute to practice for the open water season during the winter to refine […]